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BPIF
The BPIF is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry. It is one of the country's leading trade associations.
The federation strive to ensure their members’ requirements come first. Through listening to their needs they have developed an unrivalled range of products and services that go well beyond those provided by a traditional trade association.
ISO Certifications
Ivory is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified
ISO 9001 Advanced Quality Control
Shown to consistently and reliably produce quality products. Proactively respond and appropriately deal with customer feedback. Quick to indentify and resolve issues.
ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
Demonstrated forward thinking and shared environmental ethos across all boards. Proven to be an environmentally aware organisation that fulfills its corporate social responsibility.
How does this benefit you?
They assure you we maintain and uphold a high standard of quality at all times. Our Quality Management Systems all meet the ISO standard. As a manufcaturer our environmental management systems are to a high ISO approved standard. Confidence knowing that you are working with forward thinking people that care about the environment and its future.
FSC®
FSC® certified products
available upon request.
FSC®, short for Forest Stewardship Council® is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.
At Ivory, being with the FSC® allows us to purchase wood products (paper), timber and forest products which have been taken from well-managed forest's.
Please visit their website for more information about this - http://www.fsc-uk.org/
UKCA Certification
The UKCA marking is a declaration that your pack has been tested to comply with safety legislation for toys in the UK (England, Scotland, or Wales).
Does my pack need the UKCA mark?
Yes, if you are selling your product in the UK then it must be have a UKCA mark. This is a legal requirement for selling in the UK.
Why is this important?
Without the UKCA marking, a vendor may refuse to sell your pack until tested at your expense. The penalty for not using the UKCA mark can include a fine.
Do I need to do any testing?
No, we submit all of our products for testing annually with an accredited laboratory to ensure your product can be classified as toy safe and are eligible for the UKCA mark.
Do I need to do any testing?
On your pack's packaging, but if there is not enough room you can also place this on a extra card or leaflet/book inside the pack. You will also need to include an address alongside the UKCA mark, this can either be the distributor's (yours) or the manufacturer's (ours).
CE & GPSR Certifications
The UKCA marking is not recognised in the EU, so cards that are sold in the EU will need a CE marking and be GPSR compliant. We ensure all our products comply with GPSR, CE marking, and other applicable EU Directives, so that you don't have to. Our EU Responsible Person for GPSR product safety compliance is EU Compliance Partner.
Click here for our EU Responsible Person details.
Does my pack need to be CE and GPSR compliant?
Yes, if you are selling your product in the EU then it must be CE and GPSR compliant as of December 2024. This is a legal requirement for selling in the EU, not ensuring you have the correct markings and documents means that marketplaces can decline to sell your product.
Do I need to do any testing?
No, we submit all of our products for testing annually with an accredited laboratory to ensure your product can be classified as toy safe and are eligible for the UKCA, CE marks and GPSR.
GPSR & CE Labelling Guide
Label your products with the manufacturer’s contact details (usually your own) and the Responsible Person information from the certificate. Include a postal address and an electronic contact (email or website). If space is limited, the Responsible Person details can be on the product, packaging, parcel, or an accompanying document.
E.P.C.S & I.P.C.S
The E.P.C.S (also known as The English Playing Card Society) was founded in 1984 which brings many people and groups together who are interested in playing cards and playing card games.
The I.P.C.S (also know as The International Playing Card Society) was founded in 1972 which brings people and groups from any different countries together who have a common interest in playing cards and card games.
